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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)CMS/B/OMS/C A1 E4/97
TitleLetter from Klein to Pratt: 20 April 1815: Isle do Los
Extent1 doc.
Date1815
DescriptionLeigh, an English merchant, has invited him to form a settlement and school here, and his friend Carr of S. L. has given use of his house until Klein can build. Leigh has a list of 20 promised children. Major Appleton, acting governor of S. L., has promised government protection and recommended them to the chiefs by letters and presents. Klein plans to begin building next dry season. Leigh estimates £500 for the house. Carr would possibly be willing to sell his house to CMS and Klein will investigate the cost including re-conditioning.
Access StatusOpen
Physical DescriptionE4: The numbers are archivist's numbers throughout, there being no original numbers.

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